A Look at the Technological Revolution in India's Dairy Industry

24-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, the world's largest milk producer, is witnessing a silent revolution in its dairy sector. Driven by a growing demand for dairy products and a need for improved efficiency, the industry is embracing a wave of technological advancements.

Arya.ag raises $29 MN in pre-Series D funding from Blue Earth Capital

15-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India's largest integrated grain commerce platform, today announced that it has raised $29 million (INR 242 crore) in a Pre-Series D funding round.

Mahindra ramps up sale of new Mahindra Arjun 605 DI 4WD V1 tractor eyeing higher demand

25-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra & Mahindra, the world’s largest tractor company by volume, is gearing up for the increase in sale for higher powered tractors and to cater to the growing demand of the company’s recently introduced Mahindra ARJUN 605 DI MS V1 tractor.

Mahindra launches lightweight 4WD tractor in Madhya Pradesh

25-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Tractors, a part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, recently launched its revolutionary light weight tractor, Mahindra OJA 2121 in Madhya Pradesh.

Deepak Fertilisers optimizes data analysis time by 70% with Agmatix

23-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

India's largest fertilizer company, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation, has successfully reduced their time to collate, verify, and analyze agronomic data by 70%, from six months to under one month using the Agmatix platform.

Samunnati secures US $16 MN credit financing from Blue Earth Capital

22-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, a leading agri value chain enabler, has raised its single largest debt tranche of Rs 133 crores ($16 million) during the first quarter of FY 24-25 from Blue Earth Capital, a Swiss headquartered global impact investment firm.

India’s Top Private Dairy Producers: A Look at the Industry’s Giants and the Future of Milk Production

30-May-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, the world’s largest producer of milk, is home to some of the most prominent private dairy producers. The dairy industry plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, contributing 23% of the global milk production. Here, we delve into the top private dairy producers in India and the current state of milk production and demand in the country.

Mahindra Tractors crosses milestone by selling 40 lakh tractor units

19-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, has achieved a milestone by selling the brands 40th Lakh tractor, inclusive of exports in March 2024.

Untapping Opportunities in India's Booming Dairy Sector

15-Apr-2024 - 0 Comments.

As of 2024, India's dairy sector churns out a staggering 190 million tonnes (MT) of milk annually, solidifying its position as the world's largest milk producer.

How to set up a Poultry Farm in Maharashtra

17-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

Poultry farming is a profitable business and it is defined as the process of raising domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, hens, and geese for meat or eggs. Maharashtra, being the third-largest egg producer in the country, has a thriving poultry industry.

India's Growing Food Basket: A Key Player in Global Food Security

13-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, the world's second-most populous country and one of the largest producers of agricultural commodities, has a vital role to play in ensuring global food security.

Mahindra unveils 6RO Paddy Walker transplanter in Tamil Nadu

12-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.

 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), part of the Mahindra Group, and the world’s largest tractor manufacture by volume, has launched a new 6 row paddy transplanter called the Mahindra 6RO Paddy Walker in Tamil Nadu.

Top 5 Pulses Producers in India Shaping the Nation's Food Security

27-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Pulses, the humble legumes packed with protein and dietary fiber, are an essential component of the Indian diet. As the world's largest producer and consumer of pulses, India boasts a vibrant landscape of producers contributing to this vital food source.

Top 5 Vegetable Oil Producers in India Fueling the Nation's Needs

26-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

Vegetable oil, a vital source of essential fatty acids and cooking medium, plays a crucial role in Indian kitchens. As the world's largest importer of vegetable oils, India also boasts a strong domestic production landscape.

Top 10 Grape diseases ravaging India amidst climate change

19-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.

India, the world's second-largest grape producer, is facing a formidable challenge – a surge in grape diseases attributed to the ever-worsening climate crisis.

Arya.ag join hands with Crystal Crop Protection to provide crop monitoring services across India

25-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, has partnered with Crystal Crop Protection Limited, a pioneer in providing innovative crop protection, seeds and farming solutions.

Amul launches Sagar skimmed milk across India

17-Jan-2024 - 0 Comments.

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), the largest food products organization responsible for marketing of Amul and Sagar brand, announced the launch of Sagar Skimmed Milk across India.

Dairy farmers in Gujarat embrace technology to boost milk production

24-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

An outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) has triggered alarm among poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu, India's second-largest egg producer.

Mahindra unveils CNG tractor at an agri event

21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Tractors, India’s leading tractor brand, unveiled its first CNG mono fuel tractor on its popular Yuvo tractor platform, at Agrovision, Nagpur, Central India's largest Agri Summit.

Arya.ag and Fairgro Africa: A global collaboration shaping the future of farming

25-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.

As India continues to prioritize sustainable agricultural growth, Arya.ag, India’s largest & only profitable grain commerce platform enters into a strategic partnership with Fairgro Africa Limited, an agricultural company in Kenya.

Maize crop in India: Opportunities and outlook for the next five years

26-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Maize, also known as corn, is a versatile cereal crop that is grown in all regions of India. It is the third-largest cereal crop in India after rice and wheat, and it plays an important role in the country's food security and economy.

The Evolving Landscape of India's Poultry Market: A Glimpse into 2030

23-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Indian poultry market has witnessed significant transformations over the years, evolving from a small-scale, backyard industry to one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the country's agriculture and food industry.

Arya.ag launches agri loans on blockchain

18-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, has launched agri loans on the blockchain. Warehouse receipt loans disbursed on its fintech arm and NBFC, Aryadhan, shall be processed on its blockchain to offer users absolute trust and transparency.

Arya.ag and Commodities Control set new standards in Toor crop surveillance in India

05-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, announced its recent partnership with commoditiescontrol.com, owned by CC commodity info services LLP. Under this partnership.

Arya.ag and Bioseed collaborate to cultivate ‘efficiencies of business’ in agriculture

12-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, announced its collaboration with Bioseed, a visionary player in the agriculture sector.

Leading the charge for a greener future: AVPN spotlights the climate leadership of Godrej and Wipro

17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

The Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN), the largest network of social investors in Asia, has unveiled a compelling initiative through its Climate Action Platform.

Mahindra OJA set to transform farming in India with the launch of 7 revolutionary lightweight 4WD tractors

17-Aug-2023 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Tractors, the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume and a subsidiary of the Mahindra Group, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of farming with the launch of its much-anticipated Mahindra OJA series of tractors.

Arya.ag appoints ex-Flipkart techie Jatinder Alagh as the CTO

28-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable grain commerce platform, continues to solidify its leadership team with the appointment of Jatinder Alagh as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

​DeHaat Partners with Global Bio Agri-Input Innovations to bring sustainable solutions to Indian farmers

26-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

DeHaat, India's largest full stack AgriTech platform, has partnered with two global biological agri-input innovators, GBI (Global BioAg Innovations) and Aussan Laboratories.

Why Bihar ought to rescind Bihar Agriculture Produce Market (Repealing) Act, 2006 like Karnataka in response to farmers’ demand

14-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Ahead of the Bengaluru meeting of opposition parties on July 17 and 18, 2023, the introduction of the Karnataka Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation and Development) (Amendment) Act, 2023 on July 5, 2023 in the aftermath of a successful world’s largest farmers' protest assumes huge political significance.

Bioprime Agrisolutions unveils plant-associated microbes library in India

07-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bioprime Agrisolutions, a pioneering startup in agricultural biotechnology, is proud to announce the launch of the Bionexus library, a first-of-its-kind and the largest collection of plant-associated microbes in India.

Sistema Bio unveils world's largest biogas plant manufacturing facility in Pune

15-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Sistema Bio, a global social enterprise specializing in innovative biogas technology, today inaugurated the world's largest manufacturing facility for biogas plants in Pune, India.

Samunnati and Maha FPO Federation to together host one-of-a-kind farmgate procurement of onion in Maharashtra

10-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, one of India’s largest agri enterprises, and Maha FPO Federation have come together to host farmgate procurement of Onion in Maharashtra.

Arya join hands with Bayer for promoting sustainable agriculture

24-May-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable agritech platform, has joined forces with Bayer CropScience, a global leader in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, in a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture.

Shivalik Small Finance Bank partners with Arya.ag to empower smallholder farmers

27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable grain commerce platform at scale, has announced a strategic partnership with Shivalik Small Finance Bank – a scheduled commercial bank in India.

Arya.ag crosses INR 1000 crore milestone on its fintech platform 

27-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India's largest and only profitable agritech platform at scale, today announced its milestone of crossing INR 1000 crore worth of loan disbursals in a single year through its fintech platform – Aryadhan.

DeHaat onboards 500 FPO; facilitates full stack agri offerings for thousands of farmers

10-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

DeHaat, India’s largest full stack AgriTech platform offering end-to-end agricultural services to farmers in India, today announced it has successfully onboarded more than 500 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) across 12 Indian states, directly impacting livelihood of over 30,000 associated member farmers. 

Mahindra celebrates International Women's Day with the launch of #DeshkiShakti

08-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Tractors, part of the Mahindra Group and the world's largest tractor manufacturer by volume, today celebrated International Women’s Day with the launch of a new digital film #DeshkiShakti.

Bayer partners with WayCool to deliver optimal solutions to smallholder farmers

27-Feb-2023 - 0 Comments.

Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of agriculture and healthcare, has entered a Memorandum of Understanding with WayCool, one of India's largest Food and Agritech companies, as a strategic partner to deliver end-to-end holistic solutions to smallholder farmers in India.

Krishify launches AI-driven chatbot for the Indian farmers 

12-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.

Krishify, an agritech company that is known for building the largest social network of farmers in India, has developed an agriculture chatbot named Bhoomi.

SLCM wins prestigious FICCI’s Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2022

01-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.

Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), India’s leading comprehensive service provider in the global post-harvest space for agricultural commodities has received the prestigious ‘Sustainable Agriculture Awards’ 2022 from FICCI, India’s oldest and largest industry association catering to diverse business domains.

WAAREE to plant 10,000 trees to uplift rural livelihoods, boost environment conservation

23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

WAAREE Group, India's largest solar panel manufacturer and exporter with a manufacturing capacity of 9GW, has initiated a plantation drive on the land of their farmer-beneficiaries in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat.

ReshaMandi launches its super app for iOS devices

23-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

ReshaMandi, the largest farm-to-fashion digital ecosystem for natural  fibres in India, recently launched its app for iOS devices. Presently, 34,000 stakeholders  of ReshaMandi have installed the app with 40 percent of them using the app’s payment system and  receiving the payment acknowledgements on the app.

Arya.ag invests in computer vision-focused SaaS start-up, Assert AI’s latest USD 2 million fundraising round

09-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India's largest & only profitable integrated grain commerce platform, has announced a strategic investment in computer vision-focused SaaS startup Assert AI. The development is part of Assert AI's latest fund-raise amounting to USD 2 million and involved participation from Prashant Purker, Ex- MD & CEO of ICICI Venture, in his personal capacity. 

Omnivore sells Eruvaka to Nutreco, delivering the largest exit in Indian agritech 

25-Aug-2022 - 0 Comments.

Agritech-focused venture capital firm Omnivore announced the sale of Eruvaka to Nutreco recently, delivering the largest exit to date in Indian agritech.

Mahindra 575 DI XP Plus wins Indian tractor of the year award 2022

24-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Tractors’, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, received four awards at the third edition of the prestigious Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards 2022 in New Delhi.

Swaraj Tractors bags four ITOTY awards

24-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.

Swaraj Tractors’, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, received four awards at the third edition of the prestigious Indian Tractor of the Year (ITOTY) awards in New Delhi recently.

Singatalur Lift Irrigation Drip Scheme enables maize farmers to get higher yields with reduced input costs

In India, maize is predominantly a Kharif crop, with almost 85 percent under cultivation, whereas rabi maize corresponds to 15% of the area. Despite having the largest area under maize cultivation, the yield per hectare is still lower than the world average.

Samunnati open agri network enters co-lending partnership with State Bank of India for financing FPOs

Samunnati, India's Open Agri Network has entered into the largest Co-Lending partnership in India aimed at the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) space with SBI, India's largest bank. The initial program amount is INR 100 Crores.

Arya.ag crosses INR 500 crore milestone on its fintech platform

29-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest and fastest-growing integrated grain commerce platform, today announced crossing the distinct milestone of reaching the INR 500 crore book outstanding on its embedded fintech platform, Aryadhan.

Mahindra rolls-out 300,000th tractor from its Telangana facility

24-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Tractors’, part of Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume, proudly rolled-out its 300,000th tractor from the company’s tractor manufacturing facility in Zaheerabad, Telangana.

Amul commences production of organic whole wheat atta

21-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.

Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) (Amul Federation), the largest food products organization of India has announced the launch of "Amul Organic Atta".

A S AGRI AND AQUA LLP invests in Agri Tourism Development Corporation

A S AGRI AND AQUA LLP, widely recognized as a pioneer in Hi-tech soil-based Vertical Farming in India and one of the largest turmeric producers has announced their investment in Taware's startup Agri Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC).

BigHaat appoints Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer

19-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

BigHaat, India's largest Digital Agri Platform, has roped in Jitesh Shah as its Chief Operating Officer to boost the adoption of agri-tech and expand its presence from 10 million farmers to the next milestone.

Arya.ag ends FY22 on a record high

16-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

Arya.ag, India’s largest integrated grain commerce platform, concluded FY22 on a formidable and strong note both in terms of volumes as well as end-user uptake to further cement the start-up’s position as India’s largest and fastest growing agritech player.

Samunnati crosses cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 crores for its pre-approved loan

02-May-2022 - 0 Comments.

Samunnati, an agri-value chain enabler, and India’s largest agri enterprise announced recently that its Instant Pre-approved Loans (Sam IPL), the digital lending solution to nascent Farmer collectives (FPCs/FPOs), has crossed the cumulative disbursement amount of INR 37 Crores across 600 loans since its launch last year in July 21.

Godrej Agrovet launches new insecticide Gracia, eyeing INR 25,000 Cr crop protection market

13-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.

Godrej Agrovet Limited, one of India's largest diversified agri-business, today announced the launch of Gracia (Fluxametamide, an isoxazoline compound) in the Indian market.

Arya.ag tie up with MAS Financial Services to offer agri finance to small farmers & FPOs

11-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.

Arya, India's largest integrated grain commerce platform, today announced a tie-up with leading NBFC, MAS Financial Services Limited to offer Agri-finance to farmers with a specific focus on small farmers and FPOs.

India’s integrated grain commerce platform, Arya.Ag raises US $60 Million in Series C

28-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Arya, India’s largest integrated grain commerce platform has announced the close of its Series C round, having raised USD 60 million in a mix of equity and debt.

WayCool completes investment into SV Agri, India's leading potato value chain player

20-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

WayCool Foods, India's fastest growing Agri-commerce company, today, announced the completion of its investment in SV Agri (SiddhiVinayak Agri Processing), one of India's largest fully integrated players in the potato supply chain ecosystem. WayCool initiated the process in July 2021 and has completed its investment of USD 7.5 mn in the company.

Europe's Impact fund Huruma invests $11.6 MN in WayCool Foods

10-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.

Europe's leading impact investing fund, Huruma, managed by GAWA Capital, announced its investment of $11.6 million in India's largest and fastest growing agri-commerce company – WayCool Foods.

ReshaMandi boosts silk farmers income by approx 50%, benefits 1500 plus families

26-Dec-2021 - 0 Comments.

ReshaMandi, India's first and largest B2B marketplace for Silk, announced that they have successfully improved the incomes of the sericulture farmers by approximately 50 percent, within just 16 months of commencing their operations.

You fix up soil and you can fix up everything: Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation

21-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.

Speaking on Leverage Indian Traditions for Global Sustainability, on the day 2 of the ongoing TiE Sustainability Summit, the world's largest summit on sustainability by organized by TiE Hyderabad, Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation said soil is very crucial to the environment.

CRISIL Data finds milk procurement by private dairy more in 8 milk producing states

18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

Hatsun Agro Product Ltd had commissioned CRISIL, India’s largest Independent research house to conduct a market study regarding milk procurement by private dairy companies in India.

PHDCCI moots plan to combat GHG emissions in the India agriculture sector

18-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.

It remains imperative for India to rein in its greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions considering that the country is believed to be the third largest emitter, of which 14 percent comes from agriculture and allied activities.

Shakti Pumps completes North Eastern Region's first high-altitude solar pumps project

09-Sep-2021 - 0 Comments.

Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd, the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of solar pumps and motorized pumps has announced the successful installation and commissioning of North Eastern Region's 1st high-altitude Solar Pumps Project in Mizoram.

Agri Minister inaugurated refurbished gene bank at National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

19-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the world's second-largest refurbished state-of-the-art National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), Pusa, New Delhi.

Arya partners with State Bank of Mauritius to fortify its presence in commodity financing

13-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Arya, India's largest post-harvest Agritech player forays into a strategic partnership with SBM, India to reinforce its competencies in financing solutions.

Dr U S Awasthi of IFFCO & Dr Deepak Shah of Sulphur Mills awarded ABSA Lifetime Achievement Awards

08-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.

Dr U.S Awasthi, MD of IFFCO, the world's largest pesticides cooperative and Dr Deepak Shah, CMD of Sulphur Mills who is known as the Sulphur Man of India will be honoured with "ABSA Lifetime Achievement Awards for the years 2020 and 2021".

TAFE launches puddling special tractors for Andhra Pradesh

28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Indian tractor major and world’s third-largest tractor manufacturer, TAFE - Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, launched the Massey Ferguson 244 DI – Puddling Special tractors in the 44 hp range, for paddy cultivation.

Hindustan Zinc partners with MPUAT to bring scientific practices that maximize livelihood opportunities for farmers

28-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a leader in the sustainable mining industry has joined hands with Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT), the largest university for the agriculture and allied sector, and BAIF Livelihoods (Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation), to expand its SAMADHAN program and impact more than 30,000 farmers across the state of Rajasthan.

Best Crop Science granted registration for indigenous manufacturing Trifloxystrobin Technical

27-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Best Crop Science LLP (BCS), a leading player and one of the largest manufacturers of agro-inputs, has announced that Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee has granted registration for indigenous manufacturing of Trifloxystrobin Technical u/s 9(3). With this new addition, BCS shall become the first agrochemical industry to manufacture and market Trifloxystrobin in India.

NCML commissions grain storage silos worth INR 800 MN in Haryana

09-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

National Commodities Management Services Limited (NCML), [formerly National Collateral Management Services Limited (NCML), India's largest private-sector agriculture post-harvest management company, today inaugurated its public Silo storage facility at Sonipat in Haryana.

Sarda Dairy expands with launch of Vachan Farm classics cow milk in Mumbai

08-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

Sarda Dairy and Food Products Limited (SDFPL), one of the India's largest integrated dairy farms has today announced the expansion of its product portfolio in Mumbai with the launch of its Vachan Farm Classics Cow Milk.

Top 5 Misconceptions About Satellite Imagery for Agriculture

01-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.

From the early days of Landsat to present-day commercial providers, agriculture has been one of the largest adopters of satellite imagery. By partnering with leading agricultural companies over the years, we've gained a window into the day-to-day challenges, concerns, and opportunities that growers have across the globe.

Moreld signs agreement with Erko Seafood to build offshore fish farm

28-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

Norway’s largest oil and gas company, Moreld which is developing a novel offshore salmon farming facility has signed a commercial agreement with Erko Seafood to design and build an offshore fish farm.

Big Bud farm tractor to arrive in Kalispell next month

22-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

The Guinness World Record holder Big Bud 747, the largest farm tractor will be on display at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building, Kalispell on July 2-5 from 10 am until 7 pm each day.

NCML name changed to National Commodities Management Services Limited

11-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

India's largest private-sector agriculture post-harvest management company, erstwhile National Collateral Management Services Limited (NCML), has announced that the company will begin operating under a new name - National Commodities Management Services Limited, effective immediately.

Amul installs micro ATM to pay dairy farmers at their doorsteps

09-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.

In order to provide payment for procuring dairy farmers milk, India's largest dairy co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF) popularly known as Amul has installed first Micro ATM payment center at doorstep of milk producer members.

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund applications cross INR 8000 crore mark, set to transform agri-infrastructure

05-May-2021 - 0 Comments.

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has crossed the INR 8000 crore mark after receiving 8665 applications worth INR 8216 crores. The largest share of the pie is contributed by Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) (58 percent), agri-entrepreneurs (24 percent) and individual farmers (13 percent). These investments are for a wide range of projects which will unlock value for farmers across the country.

National Cooperative Development Corporation secures INR 600 loan from Deustsche Bank

17-Apr-2021 - 0 Comments.

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has secured Euro 68.87 million (Rs 600 cr) loan from Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, for onward lending to cooperatives in the country.

qZense secures INR 4.5 Cr seed investment led by Venture Catalysts

01-Jan-2021 - 0 Comments.

Venture Catalysts, India’s first and largest integrated incubator and accelerator, has recently led INR 4.5 Cr seed investment in qZense Labs, an agritech start-up for quality control and management of fresh produce.

Ninjacart partners with Kilofarms successfully produces first set of residue-free tomatoes

17-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

Ninjacart, India’s largest B2B fresh produce supply chain company furthered its vision of, ‘Safe food for billion people’ with its first set of Residue-Free Tomatoes, produced in partnership with agri-tech platform Kilofarms.

SBI integrates YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar

07-Nov-2020 - 0 Comments.

With an aim to digitally empower its farmer customers and make them future-ready, the country’s largest lender State Bank of India has facilitated the integration of YONO Krishi with IFFCO eBazar under its Mandi section.

Axis Bank partners with Bayer’s Better Life Farming initiative in India

25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.

Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank has joined Bayer’s Better Life Farming initiative in India to provide enhanced and holistic financial solutions to smallholder farmers and rural farming communities.

Kisan Call Centre now empowering farmers with consultancy services

24-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s largest Kisan Call Centre (KCC) in the agricultural sector, a project under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmer Welfare (DAC&FW) and run by IFFCO Kisan as the execution partner, is strengthening the famers through its advisory and consultancy services.

State Bank of India launches new feature on YONO Krishi Platform for farmers

15-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

India largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has introduced a new feature known as Kisan Credit Card Review on YONO Krishi.

Best Agrolife looking for over INR 1517 Cr turnover by FY22

10-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s one of the largest manufacturers of agro-inputs, Best Agrolife Ltd (BSE: 539660) is aiming to achieve INR 1517 crore turnover by FY2022 along with net profit of over INR 677 crore.

Amul consolidated turnover crosses INR 52,000 cr during 2019-20 FY

19-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s largest milk co-operative, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) and its constituent member unions which markets the Amul brand of milk and dairy products has registered a consolidate turnover of INR 52,000 crore during the fiscal year ended 31 March 2020.

IFFCO registers highest ever net profit of INR 1005 Cr during 2019-20 FY

19-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.

World’s largest fertilizer cooperative IFFCO has recorded highest ever net profit after tax (PAT) at INR 1005 crore for 2019-20 financial year ended 31 March 2020.

AgriBazaar hosts webinar on Landmark Reforms in Indian Agriculture to discuss the changes in the agricultural space

30-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

AgriBazaar, India’s largest Online Agri-Trading Marketplace, held a global webinar titled ‘Landmark Reforms in Indian Agriculture’.

India becomes second largest aquaculture producer in the world

29-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.

India has now become second largest aquaculture producer in the world and fourth largest seafood exporter, Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, Secretary, Fisheries said while describing fisheries as a sunrise sector.

Mahindra Tractors domestic sale down by 83% in April 2020

02-May-2020 - 0 Comments.

India's largest tractor manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra farm equipment has announced that sales of domestic tractors have plummet by 83% at 4716 units in April 2020.

Ninjacart appeals citizens to buy from farms directly

30-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

With millions of farmers across the country left in the lurch, owing to the lockdown, Ninjacart - India’s largest fresh produce supply chain company has launched a Harvest The Farms initiative to help the farmers.

Japanese firm Kubota Corporation acquires 10% stakes in Escorts Group

04-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In order to create one of the largest Indo-Japan agriculture collaboration aligned to make In India, Kubota Corporation will acquire 10% equity stake, on a post capital reduction basis, in Escorts Group, India's second largest tractor manufacturer.

Ninjacart offers to supply fruits, vegetables at subsidized prices to orphanages, slums

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

In the wake of the COVID -19 pandemic and the shortage of food essentials such as fruits and vegetables; Ninjacart - India’s largest fresh food supply chain company, announced the provision of essential food items to Orphanages, Old Age homes and Slum areas at subsidized rates, which will be much lesser than the on-going market rates.

UPL contributes INR 75 Crore to PM-CARES fund

03-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.

India’s largest crop protection products manufacturer UPL Ltd., today pledged Rs. 75 Crore to PM-CARES Fund in assisting the government to fight against COVID-19.

Jain Farm Fresh Foods enter organic spices market

08-Aug-2019 - 0 Comments.

Jain Farm Fresh Foods Ltd. (JFFFL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., with one of the largest spice processing facility in India has forayed into organic spices

International Tractors launches Tiger series tractor models

12-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.

India’s one of the fastest growing tractor brand, International Tractors Limited which has built the largest integrated tractor manufacturing plant launched Tiger Series – Next Generation Technology Tractors, Designed in Europe

Bayer opens state-of-the-art seed processing facility in Ukraine

06-Sep-2018 - 0 Comments.

Bayer opened a state-of-the-art seed processing facility in Pochuiky, Zhytomyr region. The new facility is the largest of its kind in Ukraine, and one of the largest in Europ

Over INR 45,000 Cr to be invested in storage, warehouses by 2020: JLL India Report

27-Mar-2018 - 0 Comments.

In a report released by JLL, India's largest real estate services firm, it is estimated that close to INR 45,000 crores (Cr) will be invested in creating storage facilities across India from 2018 - 2020.

India is the second largest producer of horticultural crops and fruits in the World

18-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian agriculture and farmers welfare minister, Radha Mohan Singh said research and development projects in horticulture crops have yielded encouraging results, as a result, the production of horticulture crops have been more than food grains irrespective of adverse climatic conditions.

Indian fish production crosses 11 MN tonnes during 2016-17

08-Dec-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian minister for agriculture and farmers welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that India is second largest fish producer in the world. Overall fish production has increased from 0.75 million tonne of 1950-51 to 11.41 million tonne in 2016-17.

Alltech opens office in Cambodia

17-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.

Cambodia has experienced the largest percentage of growth in GDP among Southeast Asian countries

AgraME inks partnership with Aqua NorEnter

09-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.

With an aim to work in close collaboration towards cross-promoting the development of the aquaculture and fishing industry in both markets, AgraME has inked a partnership with AquaNor, Norway’s largest exhibition dedicated to the burgeoning Aquaculture industry

Mahindra Farm Equipment acquires tractor firm in Turkey

20-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.

Mahindra Farm Equipment, part of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has announced that it has acquired Erkunt Traktor Sanayii A.S. (Erkunt), the 4th largest tractor brand in Turkey.

Our Country is the largest producer of milk in the world, declares Indian agri minister

01-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.

Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that the Government of India has undertaken several new initiatives in the field of animal husbandry in Gujarat.

Government ask Amul to open bank accounts of every milk producers by Jan 2017

27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to bring all dairy farmers in the banking channel, central government has asked the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) owner of country's largest dairy co-operative, AMUL to open bank accounts of all Milk producers/farmers by December 30, 2016.

Ruchi Soya Launches Kisan Kalyan Ayojan with SBI

06-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

In a view supporting farmers in availing the benefits of digital banking post demonetization, Ruchi Soya has partnered with India’s largest bank State bank of India

Amul selects Amazon to enter US markets

02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to expand its reach in the United States, India's largest dairy cooperative with 3.6 million members, Amul has selected Amazon to sell its products in the US.

Alltech collaborate with Tumen Shuvuut to enrich eggs in Mongolia

02-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.

Tumen Shuvuut, one of the two largest layer companies in Mongolia, will begin marketing selenium-enriched eggs made with Sel-Plex organic selenium to Mongolian consumers nationwide.

Delhi Bird flu: Health certificate must for poultry transportation

21-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

In order to check rise in bird flu case, Delhi state government has made health certificate mandatory for all poultry transport to Asia's largest poultry market, Gazipur poultry market.

Escorts Agri Machinery's sales up 37% in September

06-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.

India's one of the largest farm equipment manufacturers, Escorts Agri Machinery's has recorded a whopping 37.4 per cent increase in sales during September 2016.

Mahindra & Mahindra enters agricultural equipment rental services

08-Apr-2016 - 0 Comments.

India’s largest tractor manufacturer Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) has announced that it has entered into agricultural equipment rental services with the launch of TRRINGO.